The xAI company owned by Elon Musk recently updated the FAQ page on its official website, detailing the new model of its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok - "Unhinged Mode". This pattern is described as a response “designated to cause repulsion, inappropriateness and offense”, similar to an amateur stand-up comedy actor who is still learning the skills. The introduction of this model has undoubtedly attracted widespread attention and discussion.
Musk first mentioned this mysterious model as early as April last year, but it was not officially announced until recently. Although it has not yet been launched, the news has attracted widespread attention from the technology community and the field of artificial intelligence. Many people expect this model to bring about a completely new user experience, while also expressing concerns about its potential social impact.
"Unhinged Mode" may be Musk's attempt to realize Grok's original vision. Two years ago, when Musk announced the launch of the Grok, he described it as an avant-garde, unfiltered, anti-"awakening" chatbot that could answer controversial questions that other AI systems would not answer. However, over time, Grok has become increasingly cautious on political topics, and even tends toward the political left on topics such as trans rights, diversity programs and inequality.
Musk attributes Grok's behavior to his training data - a public web page. He promised to "get Grok closer to political neutrality" and said the internet (the training it received) was filled with all kinds of nonsense and Grok would be better. This statement has sparked widespread discussion on whether artificial intelligence systems should remain neutral on politically sensitive topics.
It is worth noting that Musk and many of his allies accuse AI chatbots of censoring conservative views. They believe that this censorship will lead to lie on politically sensitive topics. This view has sparked heated debate between conservatives and liberals, further highlighting the complexity and sensitivity of artificial intelligence in political and social issues.
With the exposure of "Unhinged Mode", people's expectations for Grok chatbots are increasing day by day. Many people expect this model to bring about a completely new user experience, while also expressing concerns about its potential social impact. In any case, the introduction of this model will undoubtedly once again spark widespread discussions about the ethics and responsibilities of artificial intelligence.